West Plains, Mo. –The opening night of “The Nutcracker” ballet was performed by Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 7:00 pm at the West Plains Civic Center. People of all ages came to enjoy the ballet.
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The Nutcracker
While there was a lot of younger ballerinas, they still put on a good performance. The ballet opened with families arriving for the Staulbaum Christmas party. Clara, played by eight-year-old Grace Garrison, gets a nutcracker from her godfather. Clara then watches as various dances are performed.
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Different Dances
As Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel on a journey never to be forgotten. Some of the dances performed for Clara and the Nutcracker Prince was the angels, the Spanish, and the Chinese.
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Mirlinton, Arabian, and Mother Ginger and her Madamoisselles we also performed to the enjoyment of the audience. The Russians also performed and are always a big hit. The Dew Drop Fairy showed gracefullness as she danced along with the flowers. The final performances was from the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
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Come & Enjoy!
“The Nutcracker” ballet will be performed on Saturday, December 11 and 18, and on Friday, December 17th at 7:00 pm. On the Saturday performances, their will be a matinee at 2:00 pm. You can buy tickets before-hand or the night of the performance.
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Bring your family and friends to the wonderful ballet of “The Nutcracker” performed by Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks!